At the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest, we celebrate black history and heritage all year. In February 2023, the 27th annual festival of black art and music, Art & Soul commenced. Along with Asante Art Institute, FLAVA FRESH !, and iibada Dance Company, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation is a proud partner of this festival program. Art & Soul is made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc., and is presented by Indy Arts Council.
2023 Art & Soul Festival Events
February 3 – Festival Kickoff at the Cabaret
February 8 – Featured Artist Showcase at the Jazz Kitchen
February 25 – Celebration + Wes Montgomery Tribute at the Indianapolis Artsgarden
ART & SOUL IN THE NEWS
FOX-59 | FEBRARY 24, 2023 – Art & Soul event celebrates Black History with jazz
INDYSTAR | FEBRARY 23, 2023 – Art & Soul artist Adrienne Jackson uses dance to create conversation and change
INDYSTAR | FEBRARY 7, 2023 – Crystal Rhodes focuses on stories about strong women in her plays and books
NUVO | FEBRARY 6, 2023 – Get to know Indy jazz saxophonist Brandon Douthitt
NPR “CULTURAL MANIFESTO” | FEBRARY 3, 2023 – Interview with Brandon Douthitt
INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL | FEBRARY 2, 2023 – Art & Soul storyteller spotlights ‘Grandmothers’ tales
INDYSTAR | JANUARY 31, 2023 – People always asked Jamichael Kyng Pollard to draw. Now he’s built a business on it
FOX-59 “INDY NOW”| JANUARY 30, 2023 – Art & Soul with feat. Musician Brandon Douthitt
WISH-TV | JANUARY 27, 2023 – Local artist shares special surprise for Art & Soul kickoff
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER | JANUARY 26, 2023 – Art & Soul to return for its 27th year
WISH-TV | JANUARY 13, 2023 – Art & Soul Festival ‘to highlight our talented, Black artists within our city’
URBAN TIMES | JANUARY 10, 2023 – ‘Kings & Queens’ is theme of 27th annual Art & Soul celebration
INDYSTAR | JANUARY 9, 2023 – Art & Soul will spotlight Black artists with shows throughout February
INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL | DECEMBER 23, 2023 – Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’